Byron Middle School vs Unity Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 253 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Middle School
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Unity Jr High School
Tolono · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Byron Middle School Byron, Illinois | Unity Jr High School Tolono, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 670 | #323 of 670 |
| National rank | #2421 of 15,369 | #8554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| city | Byron | Tolono |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 45.8).
- •Byron Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 27.8%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Unity Jr High School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 366.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Byron Middle School better than Unity Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Middle School ranks higher (74.6 vs 45.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Byron Middle School and Unity Jr High School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Byron and Tolono in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Middle School: 366. Unity Jr High School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Middle School and Unity Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Byron Middle School is 64th of 670 and Unity Jr High School is 323rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).